Established in 2024, the award is presented annually to a CBA member of at least 15 years who has demonstrated Robert A. Clifford’s devotion to the highest principles of integrity and traditions of the legal profession. The CBA says that the overall purpose of the Robert A. Clifford Champion of Justice Award is to honor and recognize those who have demonstrated superior professional competence and advocacy on behalf of their clients.
According to the Clifford Award Page on the CBA website, the criteria considered in conferring the award are as follows:
Nominations, along with supporting materials, may be submitted to the Robert A. Clifford Champion of Justice Award Committee in care of Beth McMeen, CBA Executive Director at bmcmeen@chicagobar.org
- Outstanding integrity, character, and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession;
- Committed to protecting The Rule of Law;
- Dedicated to preserving the Independence of the Judiciary;
- Advocating for the improvement of ethical standards in the practice of law;
- Extraordinary professional accomplishments that have benefited the nation, the State of Illinois, and the Chicago legal community; and
- The award recipient has demonstrated continual and exceptional commitment to advocacy, including trial by jury and appellate argument, legislation, and negotiation.
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